SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.40 (As of Dec. 2025) — 77% Above Median

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ROCO:1271 SunWay Biotech Co Ltd ROCO:1271
90 GF Score
Price NT$61.00
GF Value NT$71.11
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio?

SunWay Biotech Co ROCO:1271 -4.39% 90 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 as of Dec. 2025, which is 77% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates ROCO:1271 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of NT$71.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 997 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SunWay Biotech Co ranks worse than 78.64% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.40.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of SunWay Biotech Co Ltd is 0.79, which seems too high.

The historical rank and industry rank for SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

ROCO:1271' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5   Med: 0.79   Max: 2.88
Current: 0.79

During the past 7 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SunWay Biotech Co was 2.88. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.79.

ROCO:1271's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
78.64% of 997 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.43 vs ROCO:1271: 0.79

As of today (2026-07-15), the Dividend Yield % of SunWay Biotech Co is 2.09%.

During the past 7 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of SunWay Biotech Co was 9.26%. The lowest was 1.16%. And the median was 3.58%.

SunWay Biotech Co's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was NT$1.33.

During the past 12 months, SunWay Biotech Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 35.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -32.00% per year.

During the past 7 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SunWay Biotech Co was -29.00% per year. The lowest was -32.00% per year. And the median was -30.50% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

SunWay Biotech Co Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.56 2.88 2.04 0.50 0.79

SunWay Biotech Co Semi-Annual Data
Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Dividend Payout Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 0.76 0.00 0.00 1.40

ROCO:1271 vs KHC, GIS: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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SunWay Biotech Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.331/ 1.68
=0.79

SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1.331/ 0.95
=1.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Payout Ratio →
What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 mean?
SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunWay Biotech Co and its competitors. This is 77% above median its historical median of 0.79. Over the past decade, SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.88. According to the industry distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #784 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SunWay Biotech Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 2.88. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. SunWay Biotech Co's value of 1.40 is 225.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #784 out of 997 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunWay Biotech Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunWay Biotech Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SunWay Biotech Co ranks #784 out of 997 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SunWay Biotech Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43. SunWay Biotech Co's value of 1.40 is 225.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SunWay Biotech Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 2.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 0.43, SunWay Biotech Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.43, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunWay Biotech Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.40 is 225.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunWay Biotech Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunWay Biotech Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 77% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SunWay Biotech Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$71.11, compared to a current price of NT$61.00 — trading 14.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40, which is 77% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 225.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.43. SunWay Biotech Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is SunWay Biotech Co (ROCO:1271) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunWay Biotech Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of NT$61.00 is trading 14.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$71.11. GuruFocus considers SunWay Biotech Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ROCO:1271:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.40 (77% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
  • GF Value™: NT$71.11 vs. price of NT$61.00 (14.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 225.6% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#784 of 997)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:1271 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

SunWay Biotech Co Business Description

Address No. 139, Xing’ai Road, Neihu District, Taipei, TWN, 11494
SunWay Biotech Co Ltd is engaged in the research, design and manufacturing of Monascus purpureus NTU 568, Lactobacillus paracasei subsp, paracasei NTU 101, and the related products.
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